USDA Northeast Print Butter 04/15 11:10

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on April 15, 2026

Butter production schedules are full in the Northeast. Milk volumes continue to 
trend higher as warmer temperatures increase cow comfort. Contacts mention an 
influx of milk into butter plants as several facilities experienced unscheduled 
downtime. Some facilities are purchasing spot loads of cream to fortify 
production. Retail butter demand is steady to light with many retailers taking 
less inventory post-holiday. Butter storage inventories are balanced; 
production is not outpacing current demand.

Prices for: East, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period April 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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